Lowe
Lowe (verb) means slang for "allow" — used to tell someone to let something go or not worry about it. Example: “Just lowe it, mate, it's not worth arguing over.”
How to use Lowe
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishInformal slang meaning to let something be or leave it alone — short for "allow it."
Very informal, spoken slang; not used in writing or formal contexts.
Word forms
Lowed past tense, Lowes singular
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Just _____ it, mate, it's not worth arguing over.
Etymology
* As an English and Scottish surname, spelling variant of Low. * As a German surname, spelling variant of Löwe, Loewe. * As a Jewish surname/Yiddish surname, from German Löwe (“lion”). * Also as a Jewish surname, Germanized from Levy. * As a French-derived surname, from Old French lou (“wolf”). * As a Norse-derived surname, from Old Norse lágr (“low”) (as in "short"). * As a native English-derived surname, from Old English hlāw (“hill”) (a burial ground in this case). * Also a petname (clipping) of Laurence/Lawrence.
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What does “Lowe” mean?
The word “Lowe” means slang for "allow" — used to tell someone to let something go or not worry about it. In plain terms, informal slang meaning to let something be or leave it alone — short for "allow it.".
How do you pronounce “Lowe”?
“Lowe” is pronounced loh (/loʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Lowe” in a sentence?
Here is “Lowe” used in a sentence: “Just lowe it, mate, it's not worth arguing over.”
What part of speech is “Lowe”?
“Lowe” is a verb.
Is “Lowe” a common word?
“Lowe” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What does it mean to tell someone to "lowe it"?
In slang usage, "lowe" is a way of telling someone to allow something, meaning to let it go or stop worrying about it. It functions much like saying "leave it" or "let it be."
Is "lowe" formal or informal English?
"Lowe" is informal slang, not standard or formal English. It would not be appropriate in formal writing or professional communication.
What is the difference between "lowe" and "allow"?
"Lowe" is a slang shortening used the same way "allow" is used to mean letting something happen or not worrying about it. The two are close in meaning, but "allow" is standard English while "lowe" is informal slang.